Clean Vacuum Manifold System

Dirt or seed inoculant/treatment may build up in vacuum manifold system and cause low vacuum at planting units. This could result in loss of seed metering accuracy.

Clean air manifold system at least once a week during operation, or more often in severe dusty conditions.

Clean as follows:

1. Start vacuum pump.

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2. One at a time, remove vacuum hoses (A) from meters. Shake the hose for a few seconds and replace it on the meter.

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3. Remove end cap (A) from both ends of manifold tube.

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